>The reception this movie received is the equivalent of a big brother finding their sisters diary and telling their friends how laughably bad it is. No regard for her sister's emotions, passion or anything. This film is an easy target, it's upfront with its emotion intent and appeals a lot to teenage sensibilities. Similar to Crossroads (2002) there is something so genuine with the connection these girls have and you feel the euphoric rush these girls do.
>While the writing can veer into simplistic territory the emotional core, visuals and music help to elevate the film. In terms of it's faithfulness to the source material it didn't really bother me that much. The film is like if a young girl wrote a story about a fictional rock band which involved elements of Jem and the Holograms. Maybe it's not the most faithful adaptation but its definitely one that's charming and emotionally fragile.
>To me, it's a very interesting comment on how young fans view idols. Yet there's still an undercurrent of cynicism. While Josie and the Pussycats is more satirical and self-aware, this film has an innocence about it that reflects the main characters' headspace. However, it still doesn't shy away from some harsh truths of the industry which is impossible when you're making this type of story. This separates Jem and the Holograms from being completely artificial and inane like some of its cont